Experience Overview:
Embark on a voyage of flavors and storytelling to an extraordinary culinary odyssey with a special holiday themed twist under the enchanted canopy of Chef Eros' "Dinner Theater'' at ILÉ's private dining room, a realm where every dish narrates a tale.
Experience Details:
- One (1) guaranteed reservation for two (2) guests at ILÉ's private dining room on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 6:30pm PT in Los Angeles, CA. Dinner includes:
- 6-course specially curated holiday tasting menu for two (2) guests
- One (1) Nigerian non-alcoholic welcome beverage
- Empathic storytelling from Chef Eros
- One (1) gift bag
Learn more about ILÉ:
ILĖ means "home" in the West African language of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. ILĖ is a culinary entertainment space celebrating African culture using food as a medium of communication. Here, guests will experience Chef Eros' contemporary West African tasting menu weaving in spices and ingredients sourced from West Africa with local produce from SoCal farmers markets.
Chef Tolu "Eros" Erogbogbo's culinary technique is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, deeply rooted in the rich heritage of West African cuisine yet always pushing the boundaries to explore new culinary landscapes. His approach is characterized by a profound respect for the authenticity of traditional flavors, paired with a creative flair that transforms familiar dishes into contemporary culinary experiences. In 2020, Tolu expanded his horizons from Nigeria to Los Angeles, where he continued to celebrate and promote West African cuisine, becoming a notable figure in the community as a host and entertainer. His achievements include opening ILĖ Bistro in Culver City and catering for prestigious events like the Coachella Valley Music Festival, earning accolades and recognition from media outlets such as CNN, Eater, and Forbes.
Read more about ILÉ here.
All guests must be 10 years or older and at least one attending guest must be 18 years or older.
This experience includes: one (1) guaranteed reservation for two (2) guests at ILÉ on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:30pm PT in Los Angeles, CA ("Reservation"); one (1) 6-course tasting menu for two (2) guests at ILÉ ("Dinner"); one (1) non-alcoholic local beverage for each guest ("Welcome Beverage"); empathic storytelling by Chef Eros ("Storytelling"), and; one (1) take-home gift bag with an ILÉ branded apron, chutney, and spices ("Take-Home Gift") (collectively, the "Experience"). This Experience is valid for Friday, November 22, 2024, at 6:30pm PT at ILÉ located at 1312 Cole Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 ("Restaurant") only and may not be rescheduled, exchanged for credit, transferred, or resold.
The winning member ("Member") is responsible for adhering to the deadlines listed herein: 1) submit all attending guest information as requested by SkyMiles Experiences no later than Thursday, October 31, 2024; 2) submit all dietary restrictions and/or allergies to SkyMiles Experiences no later than Thursday, October 31, 2024. Failure to confirm above with SkyMiles Experiences can result in forfeiture of the experience with no miles refund. Any additional purchases separate to this SkyMiles Experiences package is at the sole cost and responsibility of the Member.
The Dinner includes a preselected menu and substitutions may not be available. The Member and their one (1) guest (collectively, "Guests") will be asked to provide any dietary needs or restrictions fourteen (14) days prior to the Experience. The Restaurant will make best efforts to accommodate all dietary needs, but substitutions and special requests may not be available. The cost of any supplemental menu items not mentioned herein are the responsibility of the dining Guests.
The Take-Home Gift will be shipped to the Member.
Upon arrival, Guests are greeted with a Welcome Beverage and bottomless spar water. The Restaurant does not serve alcoholic drinks, but Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages at no additional corkage fee if they choose. Suggested pairings will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Guests will be seated next to other Restaurant attendees at a communal table for the Dinner.
Cocktail casual attire is recommended for Guests.
Parking is not included in this package. Guests are welcome to use the Restaurant's secured parking facility for an additional fee of $15.
In the event the reservation date must be canceled or rescheduled by the Restaurant due to an unforeseen circumstance or Restaurant buyout, the Member will be notified and provided with alternative dates and times for rescheduling.
Other than those specifically listed above, no additional items or services are included in this package. Ground transportation, flight, hotel, airfare, food and other ancillary costs not expressly described in the package description are the responsibility of the winning bidder. User is responsible for all bids placed on experiences, including bids placed on multiple packages of the same experience. Subject to all rules, policies, terms and conditions found in the SkyMiles Experiences User Agreement. All bids for SkyMiles Experiences packages are final, and no mileage refunds will be made.